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Master of Art in Music with concentration in Composition INTO Group - Montclair State University INTO Group - Montclair State University, USA

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USD 15904

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 60 Waived

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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83

TOEFL

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Master of Arts degree program in Composition offers advanced studies to support the development of students’ personal styles. We offer classes and private lessons in a wide variety of topics, including traditional and electronic composition, orchestration, arranging, counterpoint analysis, style and history. New student works are performed frequently before faculty, mentors, peers and guest artists during masterclasses and recitals. The goal of the Composition program is to prepare students for the professional music world and doctoral programs. The school prides itself to being open to all styles and aesthetics of music as demonstrated by the varying styles of the faculty. Students are encouraged to find their own compositional voices, as well as to discover and study old and new sounds and aesthetics.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 42 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Jan 2025, Sep 2024, Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    83 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    15904

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 60 Waived

    Application Fee
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    17000 Per year

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    Scholarships

    International Undergraduate
    Scholarships Up to $8,500
    • Qualified freshmen and transfer applicants are automatically considered
    • Scholarships are renewable up to four years if the student remains in good academic standing

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